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Nicker nut
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What's The Definition Of Nicker nut?
[n] hard shiny gray seed of a bonduc tree; used for making e.g. jewelry
Synonyms | Synonyms for Nicker nut: bonduc nut | nicker seed Related Terms | Find terms related to Nicker nut: See Also | bonduc | bonduc tree | Caesalpinia bonduc | Caesalpinia bonducella | seed Nicker nut In Webster's Dictionary \Nick"er nut`\
A rounded seed, rather smaller than a nutmeg, having a hard
smooth shell, and a yellowish or bluish color. The seeds grow
in the prickly pods of tropical, woody climbers of the genus
{C[ae]salpinia}. {C. Bonduc} has yellowish seeds; {C.
Bonducella}, bluish gray. [Spelt also {neckar nut}, {nickar
nut}.]
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